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An evacuation order for a number of properties following a landslide in the small village of Zeballos on northwest Vancouver Island is expected to remain in place through Friday, as forecasters warn of further heavy rain for the region.
At the coroner's inquest into the death of Chase de Balinhard, mother Crystal de Balinhard described the day he was been killed.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford commented on an alleged assault in Hamilton, saying the parents of two boys police say were involved should "give your kids a little ass whooping in the wood shed."
Galloway is suing his accuser and other defendants, alleging they defamed him by publishing unproven claims on social media and elsewhere.
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk answered questions from students in St. John's and showed off life in zero gravity from aboard the International Space Station on Monday.
Canadian ultramarathoner Stephanie Case completed the Antarctic Ice Ultra in Queen Maud Land, Eastern Antarctica, on Sunday, making her the first woman to run 100 miles, or 160.9 kilometres, on the southernmost continent covered by the largest ice sheet in the world.
The government said restrictions on hiring temporary foreign workers in cities with unemployment rates above six per cent will remain in place. But Ottawa is adding early childhood educators to the list of professions exempted from those restrictions, which already includes certain jobs in health care, construction…
A Ghanaian man who used a fraudulent Canadian passport to leave and re-enter the country 16 times has been sentenced to two years in prison for citizenship fraud.
Canadian armoured vehicle maker Roshel Inc. will buy the Stellantis assembly plant in Brampton, Ont., the automaker announced Monday.
An Ontario university student has pleaded not guilty in a U.S. federal court in a case a prosecutor described as involving "espionage-type activities." Weiheng (Billy) Zeng is charged with making false statements following an FBI counter-intelligence investigation.
Payments Canada says it has launched its real-time rail national payment system, which is expected to speed day-to-day payments for Canadian businesses and consumers.
Honda Canada says it will retool its manufacturing facilities in Alliston, Ont., to expand production of hybrid-electric and gasoline-powered vehicles. The Japanese automaker announced Monday it is partnering with the federal and provincial governments to fund plant upgrades, including the reintroduction of engine…
Adam van Koeverden, Canada's Secretary of State for Sport, has cast doubt on whether Russia can compete as a neutral team at the upcoming world junior hockey championship in Alberta.
Deadline has reported the cast and crew of Heated Rivalry are currently filming not one but two new seasons, and a movie could be scheduled for theatrical release in December 2027.
Edin Vrazalica's trial for first-degree murder was scheduled to begin Monday. Instead, he pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the February 2024 death of Lee Perkins in Saskatoon.
Central Alberta curling fans have a big upcoming event to celebrate in 2028. The Brier is set to return to Red Deer, Alta., for the first time in more than three decades. In Red Deer Monday, Curling Canada announced that the 2028 Montana’s Brier will be hosted in the city from Feb. 25 to March 5, 2028.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford called students who protested Ontario Student Assistance Program changes and tuition hikes "naive" on Monday — likening them to "sheep" who blindly follow "looney tunes" on social media.
Conservative candidate David Xie has snatched the Burnaby South-Metrotown riding from NDP incumbent Paul Choi, winning by 64 votes, following the final vote count.
The country's top court began hearing legal arguments on Monday about the validity of a federal ban on hundreds of types of firearms the government says are fit only for the battlefield.
This summer, over 28 grizzly bears were shot in Inuvik. While some people are now wondering why the Department of Environment has to ‘dispatch’ problem bears, instead of relocating them or leaving them alone, experts say death may be the kindest option.
Community advocates are urging Halifax to preserve the historic North Street home of Dr. Clement Ligoure, Nova Scotia's first Black doctor, as the city acquires nearby properties to widen Robie Street for dedicated bus lanes.
Violent extremist groups are grooming, recruiting and radicalizing a growing number of children and teenagers across the Prairies, police and researchers say.
The drop in prosecutions — and the apparent rise in open usage — coincides with a Public Prosecution Service of Canada policy change in 2020 directing prosecutors away from laying criminal charges for drug possession, according to police officials and experts who spoke with CBC News.
The legal battle is finally over for a group of six Quebec moms who fought to have certain provisions of the EI Act changed. The federal government says it will not challenge a Federal Court of Appeal ruling in favour of the mothers who were denied job loss benefits after their maternity leaves.
A Toronto developer is facing new accusations of illegal tree removal at a residential property in Etobicoke. Four trees were recently cut down without permits at a property connected to Modcity. The company denies any wrongdoing.
Egg freezing is surging in Canada and genetic testing is one of the motivations. We spoke with a woman planning to freeze her eggs so she can test her embryos for the BRCA 1 gene mutation.
A North Vancouver woman was trying to repair a waterline running to her property from a nearby creek on Friday when she was dragged down into a 10-foot waterfall.
The Montreal Roses are off to the Northern Super League final after downing the Vancouver Rise 5-2 over a two-game semifinal series.
A 23-year-old soldier from North Vancouver was remembered Sunday as a globe-trotting, sporty and car-loving man with an infectious sense of humour and a fearless love for life. A photo of Pte. Aidan Goulding sat in front of the hundreds of military personnel, family and friends who gathered at an armoury on a stormy…
Eve Gascon stopped all 11 shots she faced as Canada blanked Japan 9-0 at the women's hockey world championship in Herning, Denmark, on Sunday.
In the wake of a particularly destructive wildfire season in British Columbia, front-line crews are welcoming new federal funding for water bombers.
Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson clinched an Olympic beach volleyball berth for Canada on Sunday, sweeping Americans Megan Kraft and Kelly Cheng in the women’s final at the NORCECA continental qualifier in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico.
Some Americans living in Canada said they were ecstatic at the results of the midterm elections with hopes the two countries will be one step closer to mending economic and cultural relations.
A search is ongoing after James "Dakota" Smith, 34, failed to return from a solo canoe trip off northern Vancouver Island amid stormy weather Friday. Authorities were called to search for Smith after he was a few hours late to return home to his partner and two young children.
York University is warning the community of a cybersecurity incident that resulted in the theft of personal information, including personal contact details and student identification numbers.
The mayor of the municipality and business owners are in shock following the latest in a string of suspicious fires being investigated by the provincial police in the small town.
A driver has died after a fallen tree trapped two vehicles in Surrey on Saturday as a second round of powerful winds battered B.C.
Hadden Kelloway once feared he wouldn't be accepted in Sparwood, B.C. Friends and neighbours convinced him to stay. Now, more than 30 years after arriving, he's the town's mayor.
The home was among more than 60 properties auctioned off in this year's City of Vancouver tax sale, set off by owners who have not paid their taxes for three years in a row, with the reserve, or upset prices, set at the amounts owed to the city.
Emails obtained by CBC News show internal city discussions about a Regina mosque's decision to broadcast the adhan, or Islamic call to prayer.
A Welland family's journey to have a fully accessible pool installed with a special ramp took years but was finally completed.
A nature sanctuary in Whitby, Ont., home to over 70 rare species, some of which are at-risk, is now part of the Ontario Nature reserve system after its acquisition of the forested area from its previous land trust owners last week.
Researchers from McGill University have found many of the same vocal patterns that appear in bird species — including small pitch intervals and phrase elongation — are also present in human song and speech.
Veterans, military members and community residents gathered in Kahnawà:ke for the annual Remembrance Day parade, honouring those who served in the Canadian and U.S. armed forces. The event, organized in collaboration with the Mohawk Legion, brought generations together to remember veterans, recognize the community’s…
The federal Liberal budget, delivered on Thursday, has set aside $11.2 billion over the next four years in a bid to end homelessness in the next 10 years.
Nova Scotians rallied Saturday to oppose AI data centre construction.
After a round of blustery fall weather caused ferry cancellations and knocked out power to thousands, B.C. appears set for another blast of wind.
Social media was flooded with photos of the damage, which included trees on homes and, in one instance, a traffic light gone from its location.
Political science experts told CBC’s West of Centre that Alberta’s electoral map-making process should be reexamined to stave off American influences.
A lonely highway, a traumatized son, and up to 20 people in need of urgent care after a horrific bus crash: that's the situation Rich Rogers found himself in Wednesday morning along Highway 39, just south of Mackenzie, B.C. A former firefighter, he spoke to reporters about the toll it can take and the importance of…
The Canadian Avalanche Rescue Dog Association and British Columbia Search Dog Association have asked Parks Canada to “immediately reverse” the program’s cancellation to “reduce risks to rescuers and the Canadian public.”
More than six months on from a report that rang alarm bells about the prevalence of abuse and maltreatment in sport, the head of Canada’s sport integrity agency continues to have “major” concerns about regional gaps in safe sport rules.
Northern and isolated RCMP detachments have become "chronically and at times critically" understaffed, according to an internal evaluation report — the latest document pointing to retention and recruitment issues within the storied organization.
Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) President David Chartrand says he's "appalled" by the absence of distinct funding for Métis in the 2026 federal budget released Thursday.
Despite renewed optimism about the future of Canada-U.S. relations, some residents say they need to see meaningful changes in Washington before they'll feel comfortable spending their money across the border.
The investigation into a suspected fatal grizzly attack this week includes DNA profiling to identify the animal responsible.
The investigation into a suspected fatal grizzly attack this week includes DNA profiling to identify the animal responsible.
The man who carried out a deadly van attack in Toronto eight years ago is no longer challenging his more than two dozen convictions.
Here are four reasons why it's worth paying attention to the Canadian women in this year's hockey world championship
A dangerous offender and sentencing hearing is underway in Calgary for Duran Ross Buffalo, 41, who was convicted of aggravated sexual assault and break-and-enter to commit sexual assault by a jury last year.
A group of four Calgary friends who won the country’s largest-ever lottery jackpot had made their intentions clear with the name of their group chat: Manifesting Millions.
After a long campaign, a recount and two weeks of uncertainty, the race for a Norfolk County council seat was left up to fate. Chris Van Paassen will return as Ward 4 councillor after Norfolk County Clerk William Tigert drew his name from a hat Thursday night, breaking a tie with challenger Jeni Lambert.
A state of local emergency and an evacuation order have been issued for Zeballos, a village of about 125 people on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island, due to flooding and landslide risks.
The Ontario government is considering changes to address what it calls “obstruction” to economic development projects, raising concerns from Neskantaga First Nation about its right to defend its homelands. Here's what we know about the proposal, which one assistant law professor describes as “very vague.”
A Fort Smith mother says her daughter has taken time off school after a possible recording device was found in a girls’ changing room this week.
Melanie O'Soup cried and hung her head in court as lawyers described how her baby died, after she took him into the bath with her and then fell asleep.
The former insurance company for the Catholic church in Newfoundland has abandoned a court action that sought to compel a therapy centre for priests to turn over records after it was revealed they destroyed them more than 20 years ago.
The loss of a few thousand jobs last month follows big back-to-back job losses in August and September, when the Canadian economy shed more than 100,000 roles cumulatively over two months.
As of Nov. 1, Alberta optometrists who undergo further training will be able to perform certain minor surgical procedures.
Three First Nations in Alberta have filed legal challenges in an attempt to overturn the federal government’s designation of the Pacific Link pipeline as a project in the national interest.
A mining company CEO revealed he was considering building an open-pit gold mine right in Virginiatown, Ont., leaving residents of the community of about 500 people in shock. "I do feel frustrated and quite worried," says one homeowner.
This weekend, thousands of people across the Greater Toronto Area will be gathering for Diwali celebrations, which will include lots of colourful lights, delicious treats and, of course, fireworks. But different cities have different rules for lighting up the night sky, so CBC Toronto has compiled this handy guide.
When two sisters from Springdale, N.L., made arrangements to bury their brother, they weren’t prepared for the ordeal ahead. Now, a year later, they’re hoping by sharing their story, it will lead to changes in how cremations are handled in the province.
Quebec provincial police have confirmed that a barrel discovered on an uninhabited island in the St-Lawrence River does not contain active anthrax — ruling out the most dangerous possibility in an ongoing mystery.
Beef prices are at record highs. But there is some good news for Canadians who enjoy a good steak. Beef prices have stabilized, but experts say that doesn't mean grocery prices will be dropping anytime soon.
Mark Carney believes he can borrow billions now to invest into major projects and jump start the Canadian economy. If those investments don't pay off, Canada's debt load leaves it exposed to other, new risks.
Elections Alberta is estimating the province’s Oct. 19 referendum cost just over $84 million to execute.
Protesters gathered outside the Rural Municipality of Sherwood's office in Regina on Thursday to oppose the expansion of Bell Canada's AI data centre in Saskatchewan.
Fort Good Hope, N.W.T., Chief Shawn Grandjambe says now is a great time for work to start on the Mackenzie Valley Highway, which has long been on the wish list of leaders in the N.W.T.
Canada is embarking on a path to end homelessness in 10 years, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said as he presented the federal budget on Thursday.
WorkSafeBC and RCMP are still investigating what police described as a "chaotic scene" when the shuttle bus went off Highway 39, causing hospitals in Prince George and Mackenzie to declare a code orange.
The 2026 federal budget outlines billions in new spending, but mostly on non-permanent measures. Here are some takeaways.
The 2026 budget increases payments for the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, expands a tax credit for low-wage workers and makes the Canada caregiver credit refundable. But the affordability measures are mostly for the short term, and took a back seat to measures aimed at boosting investment.
Women's hockey star Hayley Wickenheiser, longtime women's coach and general manager Melody Davidson and former Para hockey captain Todd Nicholson have been named to the Order of Hockey in Canada.
University and college students across Ontario are protesting rising tuition fees and the province's cuts to the Ontario Student Assistance Program in a provincewide walkout Thursday.
A national survey of women’s shelters and transition houses has found 96 per cent of respondents say their communities face a food security crisis. The report, by Women’s Shelters Canada, examined the link between gender-based violence and food insecurity, and how the affordability crisis has affected shelters and…
In Michigan, it's believed U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs played a big role with midterm election voters. Here's what auto industry members and business interests are saying about how the results may impact cross-border relations.
The Ontario Medical Association is looking for an apology from the province, after it says 'hundreds' of doctors received letters recently stating they were working too many days or seeing too many patients. A health ministry spokesperson says the letters are not an assumption of inappropriate billing.
An outage map on the Telus website showed issues with phone and wireless services in several provinces on Thursday, but the company reported that issues in Ontario have since been resolved.
Two young men pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of manslaughter for their involvement in an Old Montreal building fire that killed a woman and her daughter in October 2024.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says sweeping Democrat wins in the U.S. midterm elections prove her province was on the right path in the cross-border trade war.
Newfoundland and Labrador's offshore energy regulator says Shell, the London-headquartered company, successfully bid on six exploration licenses off the province's east and southeast coast.
Toronto police applications to obtain search warrants obtained by CBC reveal that a tip from Dropbox led to the investigation into 45-year-old Dr. Dilan Dissanayake, who has since been charged with possessing and accessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will deliver his second federal budget on Thursday as the Liberal government reveals next steps in its plan to support the country through an affordability crunch and the trade war.
Alberta's governing United Conservatives have officially endorsed changes to provincial riding boundaries that the Opposition NDP says it believes are “rigged” to help the UCP win the next election.
Pte. Aidan Goulding from North Vancouverwas among four soldiers killed in the blaze that overwhelmed a live-fire training exercise at CFB Wainwright on Oct. 17.
Alexander MacDonald was named the new president of the Canadian Space Agency late Wednesday evening.
Parts of Ontario and Quebec have been experiencing record-setting temperatures this week, and people have been taking full advantage of it.
CBC News has discovered a hacked database stolen from the Burnaby School District on a dark web site run by a prominent shadowy ransomware group believed to be operating out of Russia.